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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,457.62, 46,171.37 and 18,349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,457.62, 46,171.37 and 18,349.88 is: 25,322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,457.62 : 46,171.37 = 18,349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,457.62/46,171.37 = 18,349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,457.62x = 46,171.37 × 18,349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,457.62x = 847,238,868.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,238,868.08/33,457.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,322.75

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